Gifting the Person Who's Responsible for Your Paycheck is No Easy Task. Show Your Boss How Much You Care with 10 Thoughtful Gift Ideas (2019)

Choosing a gift for your boss can be a challenging as well as, a daunting task because there are a lot of factors you have to think about while selecting a gift for your boss. You have to keep in mind the relationship you have between you and your boss and choose the gifts accordingly. If you are like BFF's or he plays a role of your mentor, inspiration then you can choose to become personal but if your relationship is limited to just formal interactions related to work then you have to choose simple and formal gifts. The situation can be a little awkward if you gift them something costly, precious and personal only to find out afterwards that they didn't even like it. Usually, the ecosystem and workflow don't necessarily require the upward flow of gifts and if you go overboard, it can create completely opposite circumstances.

So, we are here to help you with this task and this article will make sure you pass this daunting exam like a breeze, stay tuned and keep reading!

That's probably the most important one, bear in mind what occasion it is? Why are you actually considering gifting your boss? Think thoroughly and then choose what gift will be a perfect fit for that occasion. Whether you are planning a holiday gift for your boss, or if he just got married or any other imaginable case, these different scenarios ask for a different mindset and a different gift, the scenario will answer the question of whether a formal gift should be chosen or vice versa. So think ahead and plan the flavour of the gift according to the occasion.

They say that there is a fine line between perfection and going overboard, the same thing is applicable to this case. Being too formal will eat up the essence and meaning behind the gift while going too personal with a boss you are not much familiar with and gifting an unrelatable gift can make the situation even more awkward, so you will have to maintain a fine balance between the two. Gifting your boss with cash will be a senseless idea as it is too formal, or it will clearly show that you didn't even try bothering with finding a gift. On the flip side, being too personal should also be avoided at all costs, as it can turn out to be waste of time, money and resources for no valid reason. Just choose a crosslink between the two extremes and find a gift that is not too formal and it will be great if it is usable too.

Now, this tip has a lot going for you, this can ensure that the situation is prevented from being awkward and that you can gift an awesome gift that may be a bit costly, without pouring out all that money from your own pocket only. Group up with your colleagues and plan a gift together, in Gifting, more hands are always better. So team up and work together, not only will you come up with awesome gift ideas, but also you needn't worry about going a bit out of budget as you all will pay together. The boss too will surely love that a group is gifting him that beloved gift, and not one particular employee while the others just stand there, which might seem a bit out of place. Gifting in a group will also reduce any anxiety you have about the execution, leading to better decisions and overall, a memorable and joyful experience.

We know, that even after all that help, it's still a little confusing to choose the right gift for the person you work under. A little mistake and the whole deck of card will collapse, again, we are in for a rescue and we have made a list of gifts according to the do's and don'ts listed above.

For the boss who is always there for you whenever you are in need, the person who inspires you to rise up and beyond everyone. The mentor you were always looking for who pushes you to your limits only to make you realise that those weren't even your limits, you can do much more and have a lot of potentials. If you are one of those chosen lucky ones to have a boss like that, a mentor who always helps and guides you in your career, then this personalised boss gift should definitely be on your checklist.

Made and sold by a startup named 'lucky tusk', this is a touching canvas custom art. Printed on it, is a great quote by 'John Quincy Adams' that will clearly show him the gratitude you have inside you and will inspire him, even more, to guide and shape you for better. You can personalise it by uploading and adding his name to the inspiring custom art, making it one of the best gifts of his life. Etsy offers this canvas art for Rs. 1,420 excluding the shipping price.

Going in as a group to find the best gift for your nice and supportive boss? Your search will definitely stop at this awesome treat perfect for any celebratory occasion. Capable of spreading a sweet wave of happiness across the entire office. This is a flavoured cake for your boss that is both extremely tasty and beautiful. It comes with a written message saying 'world's best boss' that will surely make him enjoy the moment. What can be better than a cake to celebrate something?

Like the cherry on top, it has some important choices to choose from, you can choose whether you want egg as an ingredient or not, the usual weight of the cake is 1 kg, however, you can choose to buy a bigger size of 2kg too. Even the flavour is a delight to choose from, namely pineapple, vanilla, truffle, butterscotch and black forest. If that was not enough, it comes bundled with candles and a knife. A complete package. You can buy the 1kg version for Rs. 1,799, while the 2kg version costs Rs. 2,699, it's available on Ferns N Petals.

For a man of his class and calibre, this gift will be a perfect representation of his life. This elegant luxury gift set sold by Asquare Entrance reflect the vintage taste of a gentleman. These Parker pens come equipped with such mesmerising beauty which is sure to make it a favourite of everyone. This gift set contains a Parker vector gold trim roller ball pen combined with a classy executive leather finish visiting card holder. A stainless steel golden colour barrel and matching golden colour cap with gold plated clip is also included in the package. These 3 items come packed in precisely made gift box by Parker. You can buy this luxury gift box from Amazon at Rs. 914.

If you know your boss well and he has unquenching thirst for exploration, then this is the perfect souvenir to make him feel even more ready to travel each and every corner of the world. This notebook having a vintage look comes with a beautiful world map printed all over on the outer cover containing little embellishments like pirate ships, the colour scheme resembles old vintage maps that were used in Victorian era for traveling around the world by brave sailors. Give your boss a glimpse of that adventurous spirit by gifting him this notebook that comes with 80 pages of handmade paper, the length*breadth*height dimensions are 7.8*5.7*1 inch. This notebook is for explorers that can be bought for a sum of Rs. 580 from igp.com.

Is his table always seems like a part of the jungle formed by stationaries, cables, documents and other handy items? If you want a gift that can help your messy boss to be able to arrange and manage things in order and to help him keep his desk clean and clear then you should check out this organiser.

Coming from a manufacturer named Rasper, this multipurpose desk organiser comes equipped with 6 compartments which can be assigned to different jobs, it is completely made up of acrylic and comes with the paper roll. It comes with a load of features namely pen stand, metallic calendar date, drawers, mug-rack, damper and a pen holder too. Everything needed in a professional corporate environment, this desk organiser sells for Rs 1,649 on Flipkart.

A gift that will become a great travel companion for your boss along with clearly shouting out the gratitude and thankfulness you have in your heart towards him, for being your boss. Clearly showing him that he is doing great, whatever he is doing. If your relationship with your boss is friendly, be sure to gift this funny travel mug that is made by manufacturer 'GrassfedHome' on etsy.com. Coming in combined colour scheme of metallic+black, this mug is made up of metal and plastic and can handle 14 ounce of fluid in one go. It is made well to hold the fluid inside without any type of leakage, and it also maintains the temperature if fluid fairly well for long time intervals. It comes at a price of 1,778 rupees on Etsy.

For a boss that loves to be around techy stuff and keeps finding new ways to include technology in his lifestyle, this modern digital LED table clock will be a perfect fit. Judging only by the looks, it seems like it came straight out of a science fiction movie, and features a great balance between techy looks and utter usefulness. This LED clock can be set on 24 hours or 12 hours display system according to the preferences of your boss, and it comes with an alarm too, so he can use it in both office and home environments. The interesting look makes it a perfect candidate for home decoration too, you can get this from Ali Express for Rs. 926.

You want to thank him for his guidance, support and help throughout these long years but are afraid to cross the limits of professionalism? Then here is a gift to express that buried gratitude in a quiet formal manner. This gift pack comes with a name 'A year of gratitude', the name says it all. It contains 52 thank you cards, that is, one for each week in a year, some tips to write a meaningful letter and a 56-page journal. You can make sure he realises and gets all the praise and thankfulness he deserves using these cards as a perfect medium. The individual cards are 5.4" T x 4.25" W and are made in China. Rs. 2,125 is all you have to pay. Get this gift from Uncommon Goods.

If he loves throwing small parties every now and then, is a passionate love for the divine taste of whiskey, he is sure to love and admire this gift box of whiskey stones and other perfect accessories. Made and sold by 'le pleasure', this gift has free shipping to India so needn't worrying about that. This whole gift package contains 8 great quality whiskey stones which are non-porous and antibacterial along with tongs, velvet bag, a classy wooden box and also 2 whiskey glasses. These whiskey stones do not absorb the taste of the whiskey so don't worry about that. The box size is 9.6 x 7.7 x 3.8 inches. It's available for Rs. 2,486 on Etsy.

At the end of the list is a sweet, beautiful and formal gift for a boss, you aren't too familiar with. This gift is sure to be liked by everyone as it is a symbol of health, ambition, wealth and pride, it will make sure you do not have to get stuck in any odd situation and you execute a fairly formal process. This is a bouquet of mixed Asiatic lilies, containing 12 yellow, orange and pink Asiatic lilies. A safe and guaranteed gift to spread good energy and fragrance. It will definitely fill his heart with happiness and pride. Get this bouquet for Rs. 2,849 from Ferns N Petals.

Finally, give some extra thoughts to these areas and you will have completed the daunting task, you came here for!

What good is finding the perfect gift with heavy and hard research, saving, buying and then handing it over without any proper build up, just as it is! It will surely be a waste of effort, so make sure to balance this too. After selecting the right gift, give the packaging and theme, the right look too to match and enhance the beauty of the gift.

He is your boss, you cannot just sneak in his cabin any minute you feel like and give him the gift. Imagine doing this during a meeting, funny right? So get serious and choose a perfect time when he can actually focus his attention completely on you and the gift, this will make the gift meaningful and memorable.